Reviews of Simply Ballroom (Dance School)

Sara Wulff Lewis

Alex is the best! Anyone who can get my, now husband, out on the dance floor and feel confident is amazing. Our first dance was perfect!

Jessica Robins

They made everything so simple for us... the owners are amazing Rachelle was available anytime I needed her and answered all of my crazy questions! I would hands down recommend this facility to anyone they are so easy to work with and even help our day of the best they can... before I walked down the isle I started to stress a bit and Rachelle calmed me down and gave me words of encouragement... thank you for going above and beyond for us to help make our day perfect!

Alan Williamson

Never danced in my life, and after deciding to make good on a promise to my lady to take her dancing, went ahead and came to Simply Ballroom for a group beginners session. Two types of dance was introduced and with a little laughter, feet flying, and some music i found myself moving in a way never thought possible. Far away from calling myself a dancer, it was a highly enjoyable hour, and we are looking forward to going back. Heidi was great as was everyone else who made us feel welcome. Try it.

K Mark

Simply Outstanding would be a more accurate name! Alex worked with us on a father/daughter break-out wedding dance. We chose the music, presented it to Alex, along with a father and daughter who know nothing of dancing, and he molded it, and us, into this stunningly incredible, amazing, creative and fun presentation that was the highlight of an astonishing evening! The crowd was floored and went crazy during our routine. This was one for the record books and we have Alex at Simply Ballroom to thank. Alex is kind, caring, figures out how best you'd learn something, has a great personality and is uber-creative. Thank you Alex, you are the BEST!

Tim Hillyer

We had a blast taking private and group lessons here. Alex is a talented and patient teacher and made the classes fun. We would keep doing them if we had the time, but we're taking a break until the summer.

Thor Tripp

My fiancé and I have been attending Simply Ballroom for the past two years, and our experience has been nothing short of perfect. We've danced with other studios in the area via other functions, but everything about Simply Ballroom has been far superior on a consistent basis. Owner Rachelle Anderson embodies everything you could want in a teacher: she is knowledgeable, experienced, fun, and able to relate to all ages and skill levels. She has always been very organized with our lessons, which means we are always able to move forward from previous sessions, rather than wasting time figuring out what she's already taught us. We've picked up so much already, and can't wait to come back every week! We've learned several different types of ballroom dancing, and also had Simply Ballroom choreograph our wedding dance for 2014. Not only do we love our dance, but friends have routinely commented about how beautiful it is. There is a clear difference between Simply Ballroom and the competition in terms of the end result. Whether it's a 90-year-old man looking to travel the world performing his routines, or a young girl just learning the basics, Simply Ballroom has something for everybody. We strongly recommend speaking with Rachelle about joining her studio - you'll be glad you did!

Carly M.

We took 6 private dance lessons with Alex for our first dance at our wedding, and we had a fantastic experience. My now husband and I had never really danced before and Alex was a great teacher with a knack for breaking things down for us or showing them a different way to ensure we understood each move. We had a great experience and our dance was so much fun - we would recommend Simply Ballroom to others!

Hannah Sheppard

My Husband and I came to one of their Valentines day couples classes and it was a lot of fun! The instructor was very knowledgeable, easy to interact with and helped us understand eachothers dancing. We will deffinetly be coming back for more classes!

Gina Martini

Highly recommend wedding dance lessons from simply ballroom! Alex is an amazing dance teacher, for all levels of experience and comfort. My first dance with my husband was a breeze and we wow’d our guests!

Lavette Robinson

Alex used to be my dance instructor and he was amazing at being patient and teaching at the same time! It's been some years but if he still works there I definitely would want Alex as my instructor.. Best instructor

Sabine Allen

My husband and I love Simply Ballroom! The place is spacious, welcoming and clean. The owners/managers/teachers are wonderful at their craft. Even a flatfooted hippo could learn to dance here. I love their monthly plan. We can budget our expense easily and can drop in to any dance class and the Friday night lesson and party plus private lessons for a flat fee. I highly recommend this place to anyone, singles or couples because the group classes are always fun learning experiences and the private lessons help polish your style.

Megan McLeay

Alex was our instructor and he taught us a father daughter swing dance for my wedding! He also helped us integrate a personal touch of usher. The entire experience was great it was a fun activity to do as father and daughter and the dancing he taught us far exceeded our expectations. Alex was lighthearted, witty, a great dancer, and had tons of scheduling flexibility. We loved our experience there and would recommend it to anyone.

Kyle Bedel

My fiance and I have never stepped foot into a dance room before and were both pretty nervous. Alex was our instructor and he made us feel very comfortable. He was very flexilble with scheduling and always made sure you knew what you were doing. He made sure to ask if we had questions and when we did he answered them with ease. After leaving our first lesson we both agreed that we actually had FUN and couldn't wait for our next week. After 4 total lessons we are ready to rock the dance floor and had an excellent time learning how. After the wedding we plan on going back to learn some other dances as well. We recommend Alex and Simply Ballroom to anyone and everyone.

Kelsey Mungin

If you are wondering if Simply Ballroom is a place you want to have your wedding... let me just tell you now it is. Everything was PERFECT! From the owners, to the layout, to the vendors they recommend.... Rachelle is more than willing to walk through every detail with you multiple times! :) The day of our wedding Rachelle and Alex were there for whatever we needed and everything we didn't know we needed. Thank you for making sure our big day ran as smoothly as possible!!! We will refer our friends and family to Simply Ballroom from here on out!!

Eric Ritz

My now wife and myself utilized their classes to get ready for our first dance. They left us both with a lot more confidence and more comfortable when the time came. During the stress of the preparations of the wedding planning, this became a great way to unwind and enjoy time with each other. Alex was our teacher and he was great and we are considering continuing our lessons as date nights.

T'Netha Tucker

My dream wedding was held here at Simply Ballroom in April. My husband and I was on a budget but still wanted pur dream wedding and Simply Ballroom made that happen. Rachelle and Alex is amazing. I would highly recommend to anyone to come here!!

LaDonne Baron

I have been a student at Simply Ballroom for over three years and if I could give them a 10 star I would. What stands out for me is the structure in the way they teach. Their dedication and family atmosphere makes it a place I look forward to sometimes five to six times a week. They have given me a new passion in life--Ballroom Dancing!

Mary Ellen B. Gomes

I found the instruction for a beginner to be excellent. After learning the basic steps, the teachers/owners have moved on to correcting my technique (quite a challenge), but they break it down into small steps. The studio is one of the best I have visited in Richmond and the surrounding area. The dance floors are large, the bathrooms clean, and the seating comfortable. Their Friday night dances are great with good food and music.

Ninh Nguyen

I only started for more 2 months, but the experience has been awesome so far. Both Alex and Rachelle are very knowledgeable and friendly. The introductory packages are great ways to get started for beginners.

Jeff Rife

I got Simply Ballroom private dance lessons for my wife on Valentine's Day this year. We spent several nights since then with Alex learning the Waltz. Alex was amazing and was able to get us moving all around the dance floor. We also went to some group lessons with Alex and was introduced to some other dances. Alex was a great teacher, the facility was very classy and the whole experience was incredible. If you are interested in learning to dance or just want to get better, this is the place to go.

Mary Kate

I just had my wedding June 22, 2019. Rachelle helped me so much on Saturday and putting up with my nervous, anxious self - I had an amazing night and I think my guests did too (idk I was too busy dancing my tail off hahaha). I truly appreciated this venue, their recommended bartender Jordan, and Rachelle's husband so much! They all worked together to create a beautiful space and atmosphere suited to my day! Thank you so, so much! Beautiful venue =)

Abby Otten

This was the perfect place to have our wedding. We were young and didn’t have a ginormous budget. Rachelle and Alex worked with us. It is so inclusive, yet still gives you freedom of choice for vendors. Rachelle is a built in wedding planner, and Alex even designed the print outs from our photo booth to match our theme. My mom cried when we came in on the day of the wedding because before we even put our own decorations up, it was already so elegant and beautiful. Everything is set up and cleaned up and takes away so much stress, and puts us at ease. And they have specials and promotions that help you afford the upgrades you want. They work with you on everything. While they let you select your own vendors, they still have suggestions in practically every price range. There was no judgment on what we could and couldn’t afford. They truly work hard to make your wedding what you want it to be. I’m forever grateful to them and this venue!

Dara Somjana

I booked my wedding with Simply Ballroom. I had both my ceremony and my reception held at their place and I was beyond satisfied with the service I received. Rachelle and her husband were more than accommodating. They helped tremendously on the day of.. all the "behind the scenes" clean up, tear down, pick up- everything was perfect. Rachelle is extremely friendly and professional and you can tell that she truly cares about your day. If I did it over again, I'm sure I would pick Simply Ballroom again and I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a venue. They really went above and beyond to make everything special. I couldn't be anymore happy.

Lindsay Abelarde

My husband and I wanted to learn the basics of dancing before we danced at our Wedding. Before that, neither of us could really slow dance, just did the slow shuffle of feet. Alex was nice and patient with us, teaching us the basics and even taking the time to let us dance to our wedding song, just so we could prepare. It was nice to have the basics when dancing our first dance.

Megan Boice

Alex was our instructor and he did an excellent job of helping my dad and I prepare for my upcoming wedding. We did not have any experience and he related dancing to our hobbies and occupations to help us understand the concepts.

Gina Giboo

Five stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ They truly made my daughter’s dream wedding come true. She wanted an intimate affair with family and friends. Rachelle helped to make this happen and facility was top notch. (Don’t let the lobby scare you, ballrooms are beautiful!!) Decoration, linens, lighting, setup, and cleanup all included! We used our caterer, Dj, brought our own alcohol and she recommended an excellent bartender At the end of night only took home food, our extra decorations and beverages. They helped use get out the door in 1/2 hour!!! Even had a few rowdy guest and they handle it very professional. I am grateful for my whole experience with Simply Ballroom. Well Done!

Karen Foster

At the risk of repeating EVERYTHING that's already been said in previous reviews I will just say Rachelle and Alex were amazing. After looking into other venues, Simply Ballroom was the obvious choice. From planning to the final event, Rachelle was helpful, but not pushy. She was patient, understanding and extremely easy to work with. The day of the wedding, everything was exactly what my daughter and son in law had requested. When the reception started getting busy, I looked around and there was Rachelle and Alex helping and reassuring us everything was under control. Thank you both for everything you did to make this wedding truly a memorable event.

Sammy Gilg

My husband and I wanted to do dance lessons before our wedding night for our first dance. We got in touch with Simply Ballroom and our instructor, Alex. He was very willing to work around our busy schedules to find time to get in our lessons before our big day. He was extremely knowledgeable and was able to help us create a memorable first dance for our wedding night. We had never ballroom danced before, but I believe we will be going back to do some more group dance lessons with Alex. I highly recommend this studio and Alex, especially for wedding couples.

Eric Bloomquist

My wife and I had a private dance lesson with Alex and have been going to his group classes for the past couple weeks. We have really enjoyed going! Alex is a great teacher and we have fun practicing with the other folks in the group classes. There are people of all skill levels in the class, so we have felt like we've been able to learn without feeling intimidated.

Sarah Geha

We took private dance lessons for our first dance at our wedding. Alex was our instructor and he was GREAT! Alex as an instructor has a good understanding of how to not only teach dance, but to relate to his clients. He was patient, knowledgeable, and experienced with dancing and teaching. My husband and myself both looked forward to our lessons each week and learned so much within the 6 lessons with Alex. Simply Ballroom was a very comfortable setting. Our "First Dance" was our most memorable event of the night. I would highly recommend Simply Ballroom to anyone looking to take dance lessons!

Aaron Hill

Alex is a fantastic teacher, who is very patient with students as they begin new dances. He is very knowledgeable about the dances he teaches. He does not just show you how to dance, but he helps you perfect each new skill with positive criticism. He is fun and friendly, and easy to work with. He offers reasonable prices and a wide variety of dances.